Church Life+Ministry

Deep Calls Out to Deep, but I Long to Stay Shallow
What spring break taught me about God.
Keep the Easter Spirit Alive
How physical celebrations can lead to spiritual transformations.
More Than Forgiven
In Christ, we become the very righteousness of God himself.
Here’s the Best Prediction Yet of How Christianity and Islam Will Change Worldwide by 2050
Pew Research examines influence of births vs. conversions, and how China could change everything.
Died: Robert Schuller, Forerunner of the Seeker-Sensitive Movement
The legacy of the audacious and optimistic TV preacher has much to teach Christians about missional creativity and loving those far away from the church.
Grace and More Grace
A look at the unfair mathematics of grace.
When True Love Keeps Waiting
What celibacy feels like for older singles.
Don't Waste Your Spike: Easter Attendance, Effective Follow Up, and Your Church
Easter is this weekend, but pastors, are you ready for next weekend yet? You should be.
The Need for Spiritual End-of-Life Care
Prayer and a ministry of presence can make an eternal difference.
Are You Ashamed of the Gospel?
There is power in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
How to Destroy Your Pastor
What threatens pastors most is not the attack that comes from outside the church, but the criticisms of cliques from within.
There's Still Power in the Blood
Remember when we used to sing about how awesome it is?
Supreme Court Lets Ban on Churches in NYC Schools Stand
Bronx Household of Faith gets bad news before Easter Sunday.
What Do Our Kids Need to Learn about Easter?
This theological abstract reality needs support all year round for any of us to believe it.
4 Reasons Small Groups are Vital to Your Church’s Health
Small groups are important for your church because they foster discipleship and friendship:
Grace Is So Much More
Grace is fuel that empowers us to grow as God’s children.
This Can Happen in America, Part 2
How can the church flourish in a post-Christian America?
Should Unaccredited Bible Colleges Be Allowed to Grant Degrees?
Some Christian schools challenge an Illinois requirement. Experts weigh in.
Heaven Tourism Books Pulled from Nearly 200 Christian Bookstores
(UPDATED) LifeWay responds to Southern Baptist resolution on 'the sufficiency of Scripture regarding the afterlife.'
Finding the Mosaic in the Mess: The Reality of Urban Ministry
Doing ministry in the city can be messy, but there's beauty in the mess. Know and love your cities.

Top Story November 10, 2020

Jon Tyson: ‘Run into the Controversy’
Jon Tyson: ‘Run into the Controversy’
Why the NYC pastor’s goal is “to winsomely offend everybody.”

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